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Stefanie Davis
Stefanie Davis

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Data Explained: ETL

Extract.

Transform.

Load.

This can be a complex concept. Here’s an easy way to understand it:

McDonalds. Yes. McDonalds.

You order from the drive-through and receive your order (Extract)

Add ranch. People like ranch.

Add Barbeque Sauce to your Fries.

And Take off the Onions. Eww. (Transform)

Eat. (Load)

Garbage In. Garbage Out.

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